Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Xonrupt-Longemer

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Xonrupt-Longemer

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Xonrupt-Longemer

07:05

125km

2,710m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 79.6 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.25 km

Schlucht pass

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Apparently the most famous pass in the Vosges. Pleasant climb, but some traffic. You must have "done" it. It's OK, but not a pass pearl.

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9.50 km

Tunnel under the rock

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Shortly before the Col de la Schlucht you cross an impressive rock landscape from Münster. Take a short break is worth it!

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32.5 km

Firstplan Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col du Firstplan is currently closed until mid-December 2023 due to a slipped road. And in contrast to other "barricades", which you can easily pass with a racing bike, …

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39.7 km

Col du Firstplan

Mountain Pass

60.7 km

Ascent from Soultz to Col du Grand Ballon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The route from Soultz via the Col Amic to the Grand Ballon is the quietest option and leads pleasantly through shady forest on a small, winding road.

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79.4 km

Grand Ballon

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The Col du Grand Ballon from Moosch is 12.6 km long with a total drop of 949 m. The average gradient is 7.6% with maximum gradients of 14.5%. There are …

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86.4 km

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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111 km

Col de Bramont

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There are no restaurants or cafes at the summit of the Col de Bramont itself. However, the pass serves as a strategic junction. From the summit, you can directly connect …

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117 km

Col des Feignes sous Vologne

Mountain Pass

118 km

Along the lake

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Nice road along the lakes lac de retournemer and lac du longemer. Depending from the direction you come you have a slight way down or up, with nice views in …

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125 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.1 km

25.7 km

5.09 km

1.62 km

322 m

Surfaces

113 km

10.5 km

407 m

371 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

18°C

6°C

73 %

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Grand Ballon - Hohneck - Schlucht - Firstplan

Group ride and collenparade in the Vosges. A long climb to the Grand Ballon, and then high over the Route des Crêtes, which was quite busy on this beautiful day. Climb to the Hohneck and there it was a fair so busy haha. Fast sports cars in a traffic jam in the parking lot. Wonderful ride! 😎☀️

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